Morning
Mount Pleasant
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Good morning, Mount Pleasant. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In Raven’s Run, select residents enjoy taking off from their backyard using a private 2,400‑ft airstrip next to the Isle of Palms Connector, and they maintain strict pilot guidelines to keep flights safe and smooth. Residents often share flight lessons and experiences to help new pilots before takeoff. The Post and Courier
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in South Carolina dropped 7.8 cents per gallon to average $4.04 on Monday based on a GasBuddy survey of 3,028 stations; prices remain higher than last month and this time last year. WCIV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jennie Moore principal Karen Felder, who has led the school for 22 years, will retire on June 30, and current assistant principal Beth Jacobs will take over her role. Felder plans to spend her retirement with family, travel, and volunteer work — marking a cherished legacy in local education. Moultrie News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Carolina lawmakers tabled Bill H.4641, which would ban kratom and reclassify it as a controlled substance, so the drug remains legal now. The proposal will be revisited in January 2027 amid ongoing debate over its use for pain and withdrawal. The Post and Courier
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2026 Sweat on the Ship - Mental Health in Motion
5-9 p.m. — USS Yorktown CV-10 — Ticket prices vary — Get ready for a community workout event with local vendors, food, and a focus on mental health awareness.
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